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Cabaret
"An American in Paris" Supper club welcomes back singer & pianist Steve Ross, performing French-inspired songs written by Americans incl. Cole Porter & Oscar Hammerstein & trib. to French performers incl. Maurice Chevalier; Stanhope Park Hyatt, 995 5th Ave. (betw. 80th & 81st Sts.), 212-650-4737; 8:30, $40 & $25 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 8:30, Fri. & Sat. at 8:30 & 10:30].
The Lounge-O-Leers Ricky Ritzel & Aaron Morishita update the lounge act w/classics like "Stairway to Heaven" & cheesy renditions of Eminem hits; Hannah's Lava Lounge, 923 8th Ave. (betw. 54th & 55th Sts.), 212-974-9087; 5, free [repeats Thurs.].
Norman's Big Night Out Norman Gosney ups the ante for fabulous w/song, dance, comedy & vaudeville; Show, 135 W. 41st St. (betw. 6th Ave. & B'way), 212-278-0988; 10:30, $25.
Open Stage Jamie Stellini hosts night where anyone can overtake mics, amps, etc. to brandish poetry, comedy & music?it ain't called "open" for nothing; Infrared Lounge, 210 Rivington (betw. Pitt & Ridge Sts.), 212-254-5043; 8, free.
"Theatre Songs" Karen Akers sings classics by Sondheim, Marvin & Hamlisch, plus songs from her Tony-nominated Nine performance; Algonquin Hotel, the Oak Room, 59 W. 44th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-840-6800 ext.159; 9, $50 & $20-$50 min. [repeats Thurs. & Tues. at 9, Fri. & Sat. at 9 & 11:30].
Comedy
"The Best of the Comics Roundtable" Weekly sketch/stand-up show feat. Paul Wagner, Becky Veduccio & Al Del Bene showing off their skills; Danny's Skylight Room, 346 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-265-8133; 9:15, $12, $6 st./military.
Eight Is Never Enough! Part of the Times Square Comedy Jam, this show feat. good ol' sketch comedy & improv?plus plenty of satire & impersonations; the Shea Theatre, 303 W. 42nd (at 8th Ave.), 800-630-7144; 9, $20 incl. unlimited drinks & food.
Fancy Julie Klausner's one-woman show "celebrates the ugliest of female stereotypes" musical comedy style; Maverick Theater, 307 W. 26th St. (8th Ave.), 212-366-9176; 9:30, $5.
"Lick the Spoon Saves the World" Troupe of actors & professional clowns pres. "original scenarios for commedia dell'arte w/21st century spin"; double feature incl. "Pantalone's War" & "The Miss Perfect Padua Pageant"; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 8, $10 [repeats Tues.].
Graham Norton: Red-Handed Those Brits are so wacky! Few more so than Graham Norton, host of popular BBC talk show & outrageous comedian, known to leave his audience rolling in the aisles; East 13th Street Theater, 136 E. 13th St. (betw. 3rd & 4th Aves.) 8, $40 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
Colin Quinn is joined by Kevin Brennan, Godfrey, Hood & Mitch Fatel for new round of belly laughs; Comedy Cellar, 117 MacDougal St. (betw. Bleecker & W. 3rd Sts), 212-254-3480; 9 & 11, $10-$15 & 2 drink min [repeats Thurs. & Sun. at 9 & 11, Fri. at 9, 10:45 & 12:30 a.m., Sat. at 7:30, 9:15, 11 & 12:45 a.m.].
Texas Toast Black comedy troupe "dedicated to theater w/no redeeming social value" comedy follows Southern family going through endless trials & tribulations that makes you feel better about your life; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 8, $15.
Dance
ABT Spring repertory feat. "Offenbach in the Underworld," "Clear" & "Within You Without You: A Tribute to George Harrison" & multiple pas de deux; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 2 & 8, $30-$100 [repeats Thurs. at 8].
Ben Munisteri Dance Projects perform Earthly Perch & The Day I Learned to Swim, which "evoke abstract collages of color, sound & movement for quartet of dancers" giving life to ideas of home; Whitney Museum at Altria, 120 Park Ave. (42nd St.), 212-570-3633; 7:30, free.
Yasmeen Godder Israeli choreographer pres. "Hall," where five characters seek enlightenment & attempt to recapture the splendor of a dilapidated concert hall; The Kitchen, 512 W. 19th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-5793; 8, $25 [repeats Thurs.-Sat.].
Limón Dance Co. pres. "The Unsightful Nanny," a dark comedy inspired by Edward Gorey's work?plus revivals "Intervention," "Transfiguration," "Psalm" & "Etude"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Fri. at 8, Sat. at 2, Sun. at 7:30].
Swan Lake New York City Ballet pres. their full-length version of the beloved classic, choreographed by Peter Martins after George Balanchine; NY State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, B'way (64th St.), 212-870-5570; 8, $30-$68 [repeats Thurs.-Tues. at 8].
THURSDAY 5/8
Cabaret
Ann Hampton Callaway's Master Class Callaway conducts class that allows audience to see the inner workings of the teaching-performing process; Stanley Kaplan Penthouse, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5299; 8, $25.
"Fisherman's Famous San Francisco Burlesque" feat. live music & performances by weekly headliners Harvest Moon & Julie Atlas Muz, backed by the Xylophonic Orchestra; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10 & 11:30, $5.
Fuenteovejuna Lope de Vega's classic about murder in a 15th century Spanish village is condensed & updated into invigorating cabaret w/hiphop, puppetry, tap & improv; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 11, $5 & 2 drink min.
"Home?It Ain't What It Used to Be" Oklahoma diva Kit Williams', backed by Steven Silverstein, comedic show chronicling her transformation from country girl to struggling starlet; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
"Pot Liquor" Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group meld post-modern art w/music & movement of African Diaspora in "performance of hollers, yells, calls & responses"; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15.
Sink or Swim Monthly series finishes 2003 season w/kaleidoscope of performances incl. aerial dance, shadow puppetry, music, masks & theater; BRIC, Fulton St. (Rockwell Pl.), Ft. Greene, 212-352-3101; 7:30, $10, $8 st.
Comedy
The Happy Hour Shecky Beagleman host comics incl. Saad Sarwana, Marina Franklin, Ross Bennett & Michele Balan; Downstairs at Porters, 216 7th Ave. (betw. 22nd & 23rd Sts.), 212-242-2422; 8:30, $7 & 1 item min.
Ladies' Night Melissa Rauch hosts stand-up at new Times Square venue; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30, $10.
Playmobiles Above Kleptomania creator Erik Marcisak pres. Spanish improv group; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8, $10, $8 st./s.c.
"The Thursday Report" Comedy group's witty improv takes on the enormous task of getting you to laugh about current events, media coverage & the crazy world in general; Gotham City Improv, 158 W. 23rd St., 2nd fl. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-367-8222; 7:30, $5.50.
Unitard: Showdown Mike Albo, Nora Burns & David Ilku provide "wartime mix of satirical standards & fiercely fresh fodder" that make you laugh at silly current events & forget about the scarier ones; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 8, $15.
Dance
Beauteez 'N The Beat Roxane Butterfly's all-female co. pres. "show-stopping" mix of tap, hiphop & spoken word; Leonard Nimoy Thalia, Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8:30, $21 [repeats Fri.].
Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance Performance feat. works inspired by hypnosis, circus contortionists & modern dance pioneer Loie Fuller; Williamsburg Art neXus, 205 N. 7th St. (betw. Driggs Ave. & Roebling St.), Bklyn, 718-599-7997; 8, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
LaMaMa E.T.C. Dance/martial arts troupe performs the Filipino epic "Lemlunay," feat. sacred dances imitating honor & nature; Annex Theater, 74A E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & 2nd Ave.), 212-475-7710; 7:30, $20 [repeats Fri. & Sat. at 7:30, Sun. at 2:30 & 7:30].
Limón Dance Co. feat. revivals "New Dance Variations & Conclusions," "The Unsung" & "The Moor's Pavane." Show incl. premiere of "Phantasy Quintet"; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800; 8, $40 [repeats Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2].
"The Main Event" AT&T dance series pres. female ensemble, LAVA's "High Tide," set to music by the Butchies & Guy Yarden; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $32 [repeats Fri.-Sun., through 5/18].
PuffinDance Festival Thomas/Ortiz Dance Co. pres. premiere of "Ablaze"; Puffin Room, 435 Broome St. (betw. B'way & Crosby St.), 212-343-2881; 7:30, $10 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Sally Schulling Dance Dancers explore female vulnerability & identity in "Where the Distance Overflows"; St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; 8:30, $15 [repeats Fri.-Sun.].
Works in Progress Long-running monthly performance series pres. new & established choreographers w/audience feedback; this installment feat. pieces by Kimberly Braton, Maria Colaco, Taryn Hughes, Amy Beth Schneider, Suzana Stankovic, Gina Milovan & Kenny Larson; Dance Space Center, 451 B'way, 2nd Fl. (betw. Grand & Howard Sts.), 212-625-8365; 9:30, $5.
FRIDAY 5/9
Cabaret
Ann Hampton Callaway: Request Night Callaway sings audience favorites?part of Lincoln Center's "American Songbook" series; Stanley Kaplan Penthouse, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5299; 8 & 10, $30-$45.
"I Hear America Singing" New York Treble Singers pres. "polychromatic cabaret" by 20th century composers incl. Berlin, Sondheim & Roy Bennett; 5th Ave. Presbyterian Church, 7 W. 55th St. (5th Ave), 212-799-2084, info 212-496-0094; 7:30, $20, $15 st./s.c.
Comedy
"Above Kleptomania Improv & Sketch Comedy Theatre" Erik Marcisak pres. 223 long-form improv artists, in teams w/names like "the Royal We," "the Cowboy & John," "Fade In" & "Your Mom," performing pieces based on audience suggestions; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8 & 10, $10, $8 st./s.c. [repeats Sat.].
All-Star Revue Bobby Jergins plays host to DC Benny, Adam Hunter, David Rubin & Warren Holstein; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30 & 11, $12 [repeats Sat.].
Friday Night Comedy Fest Nancy Witter hosts myriad comics incl. Wes Moon, Tracy Allred, Richard Cramer & Connie Perry?plus Survivor's Mitchell Olson & musical comic Sidney Myer; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 10:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Jim Gaffigan delivers stand-up w/David J. Nash, Greg Giraldo & Sue Costello; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30 & 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m.].
Vanessa Hollingshead w/Paul Mercurio, Todd Lynne, Todd Barry, Bob DiBuono & barrel of laughs; Stand-Up New York, 236 W. 78th St. (B'way), 212-595-0850; 8, 10 & 12:15 a.m., $15 & 2 item min. [repeats Sat.].
"Journey of the Infinite Monkeys" Film/TV writers Rob Blatt & Sam Riegel's new sketch is inspired by ballad band Journey & spans "everything from subversive WWII propaganda to prophylactic spokespeople"?time slot also feat. SNL writer Scott Wainio's sketch; People's Improv Theater, 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-563-7488; 10, $8.
Russ Meneve Stand-up w/Al Lubell, D.C. Benny & Laurie Kilmartin; NY Comedy Club, 241 E. 24th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-696-5233; 9 & 10, $10 & 2 drink min. [repeats Sat. at 8, 10 & 12:30 a.m.].
"One More...If You're Buying!" Smart sketch ensemble Faulty Logic pres. night of "scenes, songs & social satire"; the St. Marks Theater, 94 St. Marks Pl. (betw. Ave. A & 1st Ave.), 212-696-7949; 10:30, $7-$15 [repeats Sat. at 10:30, Sun. at 5].
"Planet of the Narrators" Above Kleptomania's Madame Funnypants duo, Negin Farsad & Alexander Zalben, pres. their own early show revolving around seemingly random sketch characters whose stories come together; Show World, 671 8th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 43rd Sts.), 917-214-8252; 8, $10, $8 st. [repeats Sat.].
The Porno Jim Show Freelance pornographer Jim Graham & burlesque artist Bex offer up "humorous & educational exploration of modern pornography"?w/clips, of course!; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; 12 a.m., $15, $20 couples, 18+ [repeats Sat.].
William Stephenson hosts stand-up feat. JJ Ramirez, Ellen Cleghorn, Buddy Bolton & Vanessa Hollingshead?www.ComicStripLive.com; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 8:30, 10:30 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
"The Suburbanoids" Bad Astronauts' (Hannah Cabell, Simone Perrin & Greg Pierce) new show about suburban teen protecting his neighborhood from alien invader; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; 10:30, $10, $7 st./s.c.
Dance
La Bayadére ABT pres. their full-length version of this seductive classic, choreographed by Natalia Makarova after Marius Petipa; Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, B'way (65th St.), 212-362-6000; 8, $30-$100 [repeats Sat. at 2 & 8, Mon. & Tues. at 8].
Save the Dance Manhattan Motion Dance Studios benefit feat. Amy Marshall Dance Co., Piel Canela Dancers, African dancer Ethel Calhoun, flamenco from Delilah & Joharra's Middle Eastern moves; Manhattan Motion Dance Studios, 215 W. 76th. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Aves.), 212-724-1673; 7 & 9:30, $20 incl. food & drinks.
SATURDAY 5/10
Cabaret
"The Callaway Hour" Ann Hampton Callaway concludes her "American Songbook" weekend w/talk show feat. cabaret, B'way & pop music stars; Stanley Kaplan Penthouse, 165 W. 65th St. (B'way), 212-875-5299; 8 & 10, $30-$45.
Cary Hoffman performs Sinatra classics w/the Stan Rubin Orchestra...and listen, this guy sounds exactly like Frank; Carnegie Club, 156 West 56th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-957-9676; 8 & 10, $30 & 2 drink min.
Judy Garland Live! Judy Garland is back, via Tommy Femia, & performing classic hits incl. Stormy Weather, as well as tunes she never got to; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 11, $20 & 2 drink min.
The Sexy Man Show Male revue produced by women for women, feat. drag host, comedy & plenty of hunky dancers?www.thesexymanshow.com; Discotheque, 17 W. 19th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-352-9999, info 212-807-6795; 7:30, $30.
Va Va Voom Room Miss Astrid hosts night of burlesque, va va vaudeville, strippers, magicians & clowns; Fez/Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette St. (Great Jones St.), 212-330-9349; 10:30, $15 & 2 drink min.
Comedy
The Brooklyn Brew-Ha-Ha Ophira Eisenberg hosts comics incl. Nicole Korkolis, Ritch Duncan, Tom McCaffrey & Neal Brennan; East End Ensemble, 273 Smith St. (betw. Sackett & Degraw Sts.), 718-624-8878; 9, $5 & 1 drink min.
"If We Were Men, We'd Be Famous" Bitter comedy, storytelling & political humor from Shecky Beagleman, Gilda Konrad, Suzanne O'Neill, Connie Perry & Janet Rosen; Rose's Turn, 55 Grove St. (betw. 7th Ave. & Christopher St.), 212-366-5438; 7, $5 & 2 drink min.
Kerry McNally hosts stand-up feat. Laurie Kilmartin, Brad Trackman, Todd Lynn, Ellen Cleghorn, Joe Vega & Tony Rock?www.ComicStripLive.com; Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Ave. (betw. 81st & 82nd Sts.), 212-861-9386; 6, 8, 10:15 & 12:30 a.m., $17 & $12 min.
"The 9 O'Clock 10:17 Comedy Night" Bricken Sparacino & Michael Birch host stand-up from Elisabeth Furtado, Susan Brewer & Joe Minnite, plus music by the Spicy Meat Brothers; Gershwin Hotel, 7 E. 27th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-545-8000; 9, $5.
"The Nuclear Family" Three radioactive...er, red-hot guys pres. always-evolving musical about American family based on audience suggestions; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; 10:30, $12.
"Poole Party!" Ron Poole returns w/his hit comedy-variety show feat. stand-up, musical & improv provoked laughs; Don't Tell Mama, 343 W. 46th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-757-0788; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
Don Slovin's Improv Jam Rather than using one of those internet sites (amifunnyornot.com) go to this show & test your skills in front of real audience; free participationdonslovin@gowanus.com; Brooklyn Lyceum, 227 4th Ave. (President St.), 718-857-4816; 8, $5.
"The Tommy Koenig Show" Tommy hosts comedy & music artists Nick Rafello, Denise Bongiovanni & Melanie Klein; Dillons Restaurant & Bar, 245 W. 54th St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-9797; 10, $10 & $10 min.
Dance
Joffrey Ballet School Program's final dance concert feat. dancers in works by Joao Carvalho, Duane Cyrus, Elenor D'Antuono & Gerald Arpino; John Jay College Theater, 899 10th Ave. (betw. 58th & 59th Sts.), 212-505-0585; 2 & 8, $10.
SUNDAY 5/11
Cabaret
Hey, That's My Cake! Benefit for AIDS Walk New York feat. Vinnie Costa & Tom Privitere; Duplex, 61 Christopher St. (7th Ave.), 212-255-5438; 7, $10 & 2 drink min.
New Musicals Now! Excerpts from Cynthia Hopkins' one-woman operetta Accidental Nostalgia & Matthew Doers' Taking Step Thirteen, which is "goth-soul musical retelling of Dostoevsky's Crime & Punishment" set in Hell's Kitchen; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15.
Comedy
Free-Associated Press The world is sad & scary in times of war, but Freestyle Repertory Theatre's new production will make it all better w/long-form improv sketches based on audience suggestions & newspaper headlines; Trilogy Theater, 341 W. 44th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), tkts. 212-206-1515; 7, $12.
Dance
Savoy Swingers Dancers perform swing's evolution, from African to the lindy hop, in "The Roots of Swing"; Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. (St. Mark's Ave.), 718-735-4400; 1:30 & 3, free.
Works & Process Choreographer Shen Wei feat. Rites of Spring, set to Stravinsky's "four-hand piano version"?plus excerpts of new works; Guggenheim Museum Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3587; 8, $18 [repeats Mon.].
MONDAY 5/12
Cabaret
The Civilians: Gone Missing Six-performer troupe pres. "eclectic cabaret about things lost & found" incl. eight new songs & 30+ characters; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 7:30, $15.
Monday Evening Burlesque Weekly production of "classic burlesque tassel-twirling fun"; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 9:30, free.
New Musicals Now! Excerpts from multi-composer song cycle No God But Yearning, plus Micah Schraft & Michael Friedman's Stranger, about Upper East Side family & stranger who destroys them; Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; 9:30, $15.
Comedy
Comic Rhythm Jeff Kreisler's comedy/variety showcase feat. stand-up, music & alternative acts; Three of Cups, 83 1st Ave. (5th St.), 212-388-0059; 8, $3.
Fuck Your Job & Drink Night The employed (bring proof) attend Dave Rubin's show half-off; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30, $10.
"The Morning Show with Bradford Scobie & Laura Sweeney" Chipper morning talk show host knock-offs bombard the late-night crowd w/parody & satire...let's just hope they're funnier than the originals; the Marquee, 356 Bowery (betw. Great Jones & E. 4th Sts.), 212-475-7621; 10, $5.
"6:30 Mondays" Greg Contreras hosts stand-up open mic feat. comedians working out the kinks in their routines?one drink gets you five glorious minutes on stage; Village Lantern, 167 Bleecker St. (betw. Thompson & Sullivan Sts.), 212-260-7993; 6:30, 1 drink min.
Sketch & Variety Eclectic mix of performances; Gotham Comedy Club, 34 W. 22nd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-367-9000; 8:30, $10 & 2 drink min.
TUESDAY 5/13
Comedy
"Big Daddy's Addy's Variety Review" Musical comedy show hosted by Eddie Brill w/guest comics & feat. the talents of Adam Roth & the Jaded Six; Arlene Grocery, 95 Stanton St. (betw. Ludlow & Orchard Sts.), 212-358-1633; 10, $6.
College Night Warren Holstein instills sense of humor in students overloaded with finals & surviving on ramen noodles?discount w/college ID; Comedyworks at Joe Franklin's, 713 8th Ave. (45th St.), 212-592-0341; 8:30, $10.
"Magic" Sarah Silverman's one-woman show drew crowds last summer at the Culture Project & HBO's developing her own series, but she's still generous enough to offend; Zipper Theater, 336 W. 37th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; 8, $25-$40.
Pie Hole Comedy "Small comedy" evening curated by Andrea Rosen incl. storytelling, jokes & occasional music; Galapagos, 70 N. 6th St. (betw. Wythe & Kent Aves.), 718-782-5188; 8, $7.
Dance
The Post Concert Dance Co. of Liu/Post Ensemble feat. choreography by Paul Taylor Dance Co. members Jill Echo & Maureen Mansfield in "Please Post"; Lincoln Center Clark Studio Theater, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza (W. 65th St.), 212-560-6583; 8, $12.
SplitStream Series pres. Paul Matteson tragic solo "Failing Me Now," performed by Levi Gonzalez & "Worthless Limbs"; Bessie Schönberg Theater, 219 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-924-0077; 7, $22.
Recently Opened
Peaces of Power "Unique hip-hop theater experience to benefit social justice" (Third Wave Foundation); Joe's Pub, 425 Lafayette St. (betw. E. 4th St. & Astor Pl.), 212-539-8778; Tues. at 9:30, $15.
THEATER
Down a Long Road Lubbock, Texas native who wrote I Am a Teacher in one-man show; Lamb's Theater, 130 W. 44th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [opens 5/14].
I Am My Own Wife "Real-life German transvestite manages to survive both the Nazi onslaught and the following, repressive communist regime" in play by Doug Wright (Quills) & Moises Kaufman (The Laramie Project, Gross Indecency); Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $15-$50 [opens 5/27, through 6/8].
Molly's Dream 60s play about saloon waitress' "fantastic dream"; Soho Rep, 46 Walker St. (Church St.), 212-868-4444; call for times, $15 [opens 5/16, through 6/7].
Writer's Block Woody Allen stages his own theater production (a couple of one-act comedies) w/cast incl. Bebe Neuwirth & Paul Reiser; Atlantic Theater Co., 336 W. 20th St. (betw. 8th & 9th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $50 [opens 5/15, through 6/29].
RECENTLY OPENED
The Alchemists "Amid the passions of the romantic age, The Alchemists explores the pursuits and the romantic entanglements of a group of childhood friends: a poet, a painter, a seminarian, the heir of Foxwood Hall, and their muse?the orphaned Anne Quintrell"; Theater for the New City, 155 1st Ave. (betw. 9th & 10th Sts.), 212-254-1109; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15, $12 st. [through 5/18].
American Menu "Civil rights issues in the 60s from the perspective of five African American women"; Abron Arts Center, 466 Grand St. (betw. Willett & Pitt Sts.), 212-598-0400; Weds.-Fri. at 7:30, Sat. at 8, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 3, $30 [through 5/25].
Barbra's Wedding Actor Daniel Stern (Breaking Away, Diner, Home Alone, City Slickers) makes his playwriting debut; Westside Theater, 407 W. 43rd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8., mats. Sat. at 2:30, Sun. at 3, $60.
The Book Bag Billed as a modern Blackboard Jungle; Collective Unconscious, 145 Ludlow St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-254-5277; call for times, $12 [through 5/17].
Cafe Society "A dark comedy about the bottomless cup of coffee, co-dependence, outrageous customer service, and a teenaged girl who wants more, much more?can anyone say 'no?'"; 13th Street Repertory, 50 W. 13th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-675-6677; Thurs.-Sat. at 7, $15, $10 st./s.c. [through 6/14].
Cara Lucia "Centers on the life and death of James Joyce's only daughter"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Weds.-Sat. at 8:30, mat. Sun. at 4, $25, $15 st./s.c. [through 5/11].
Clurman Based on life of 1930s' "Group Theatre" co-founder; Century Center for the Performing Arts, 115 E. 15th St. (betw. Park & 3rd Aves.), 800-490-1175; Thurs.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Wed. at 2, Sun. at 3, $15.
Contagious "As the Yiddish proverb asks: 'If I try to be her, who will be me?'"; HERE, 145 6th Ave. (betw. Spring & Dominick Sts.), 212-647-0202; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $10 [through 5/13].
Daisy Mayme George Kelly's 1926 story of domestic life; Theatre 80, 80 St. Markís Pl. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-598-9802; call for times, $10-$40 [through 5/11].
Dream a Little Dream Denny Doherty stars in musical about former bandmates John & Michelle Phillips & Cass Elliott; Village Theatre, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Mon. at 8, mats. Sat. at 2:30 & Sun. at 3, $65-$100.
Easter August Strindberg's tale of one family who feels nailed to the cross; Creative Artists Laboratory, 303 W. 42nd St., 3rd fl. (8th Ave.), 212-316-0400; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $10 [through 5/17].
Enchanted April E.M. Forster-esque tale of British on holiday in Italy; Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44tth St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Tues. at 7, mats. Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $45-$80.
Eric & Nelson: Men of Magic "Witness a classic rope illusion accompanied by Robert Frost's poem 'The Road Not Taken'"; the Abingdon Theatre, 312 W. 36th St. (8th Ave.), 877-737-3285; call for times, $25 [through 5/11].
The Exonerated Bob Balaban directs Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen's controversial drama based on interviews w/falsely imprisoned death row inmates found innocent & freed; 45 Bleecker St., 45 Bleecker St. (Lafayette St.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Fri. & Tues. at 8, Sat. at 5 & 9, Sun. at 3 & 7, $55.
Frederick Douglass Man of letters/former slave's story on stage at church where he worshipped, married & spoke; Mother AME Zion, 140-146 W. 137th St. (Lenox Ave.), 212-307-7171; Weds., Fri. & Sat. 8, mats. Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 3, $35.
Hairspray Musical based on John Waters' film about plump girl's attempts to racially integrate teen dance show; Neil Simon Theater, 250 W. 52nd St. (betw. B'way & 8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $60-$100.
Hank Williams: Lost Highway But what about Bocephus? Guess Broadway ain't ready for "O.D.'d in Denver"...; Little Shubert Theater, 422 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-239-6200; call for times & prices.
La Boheme Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom) "re-imagines" Puccini's opera (w/English supertitles); Broadway Theatre, 1681 Bíway (betw. 52nd & 53rd Sts.), 212-239-6200; call for times, $20-$95.
The Ladies of the Corridor Dorothy Parker & Arnaud d'Usseau's "sharply funny and wryly sympathetic look behind the closed doors of New York City's Hotel Marlow"; Bank Street Theatre, 155 Bank St. (betw. Washington & West Sts.), 212-561-9635; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15 [through 5/25].
Life X 3 Helen Hunt, John Tuturro & the phenomenal Brent Spiner (Lt. Cmdr. Data, Lore, Mark Twain, etc.) star in dinner party that serves "cruel observations and high comedy resulting in a hilarious and poignant examination of our most personal intimacies and private longings"; Circle in the Square Theater, 1633 Bíway (50th St.), 212-239-6200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds. & Sat. at 2, Sun. at 3, $80 [through 6/29].
The Look of Love: the Songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David "He's not just my composer?he's everybody's composer!"; Brooks Atkinson Theater, 256 W. 47th St. (8th Ave.), 212-307-4100; call for times, $25-$75 [through 6/29].
The Lucky Chance Aphra Behn's campy tale of clandestine meetings "that will be restoration comedy meets Moulin Rouge"; Connelly Theatre, 220 E. 4th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-206-1515; Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. & Mon. at 7, $15 [through 5/18].
Marathon 2003 26th annual festival of new one acts; Ensemble Studio Theater, 549 W. 52nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-206-1515; Mon. & Tues. at 8, $35 [through 5/29].
Mary Todd...A Woman Apart "This daughter of the aristocracy was celebrated for her character, wit and courage, but suffered from the murder of her husband, the death of her favorite son and the humiliation of being committed for insanity"; Samuel Beckett Theatre, 407 W. 42nd St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-279-4200; Weds.-Sat. & Tues. at 8, mats. Weds., Sat. & Sun. at 2:30, $30-$35 [through 5/17].
The Most Famous Man in America One-man show about John Wilkes Booth; Jim Bonney Theatre, 134 W. 26th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-875-7199; Sun. at 7, $15 [through 6/1].
Nharcolepsy "Two would-be cabaret entertainers freezing to death at the North Pole?Gustave Flaubert, an accordion-playing Belgian who is no relation to the author of Madame Bovary, and mostly-mute sidekick Nhar?have failed in their quest for the Yeti..."; Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond St. (Lafayette St.), 212-777-1767; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, $15, $10 st.
Nobody Knows I'm a Dog The anonymity of the Internet allows six characters to lose themselves in wishful personas & fictional lives, until reality returns w/a vengeance; the Red Room, 85 E. 4th St., 3rd fl. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-206-1515; call for times, $15 [through 5/25].
Notes From Underground Eric B